- Steam pricePrice
- $24.99
- Release
- August 11, 2020
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How co-op works
Online survivors fight through the same randomized stages while difficulty rises continuously with time. Each player chooses a distinct ability kit and collects a separate stack of items; the squad searches for the teleporter, splits or prioritizes loot, activates its boss, and advances together.
About this game
Risk of Rain 2 throws you onto a hostile alien planet where survival means fighting through relentless waves of monsters. This third-person roguelike shooter supports online co-op for up to four players, transforming the genre's traditional 2D formula into a frantic 3D battleground. Each run is a race against an escalating difficulty timer that spawns fiercer enemies the longer you stay.
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Players scavenge randomized loot across procedurally generated maps, stacking items that create wild synergies and explosive power spikes. Mastering each character's unique abilities and coordinating crowd control, healing, and damage output with teammates turns chaotic firefights into satisfying tactical victories. The loop of fighting, looting, and scrambling to the next teleporter keeps every session tense and unpredictable.
Online co-op is the core multiplayer mode, letting squads tackle runs together with voice chat or quick pings. The shared loot economy and rising difficulty demand constant communication and smart positioning. Whether you're chasing late-game god runs or learning a new survivor, the teamwork pressure and explosive combat make every escape attempt memorable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
Risk of Rain 2 supports online co-op for up to four players. You'll fight through waves of monsters together, sharing the escalating challenge as the difficulty timer climbs.
How does loot work when playing with friends?
Loot is randomized and shared across the team, creating a shared economy. You'll need to coordinate who picks up what, since the items you stack create powerful synergies that can benefit different playstyles and character abilities.
Do we need good communication to play co-op effectively?
Yes. The escalating difficulty timer and shared loot economy mean you'll need to coordinate crowd control, healing, and damage output. Voice chat or quick pings help manage positioning and decide when to move to the next teleporter before things get overwhelming.
Can I play this solo or is it co-op only?
You can play solo or with friends. The game supports both single-player and online co-op, so you can tackle runs on your own or team up with up to three other players.